Dance In The Game
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"Dance in the Game" is a song by Japanese singer and songwriter ZAQ. Released on July 13, 2022, the track served as the opening theme for the second season of the anime series Classroom of the Elite. Written, composed, and arranged by ZAQ herself, the single was published under the Lantis label.
| "Dance in the Game" | ||||
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| Song by ZAQ | ||||
| Released | July 13, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Genre | Anisong, J-pop, Jazz-rock | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Lantis | |||
| Songwriter | ZAQ | |||
| Producer | ZAQ | |||
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Production and Composition
[edit]"Dance in the Game" was written, composed, and arranged entirely by ZAQ.[1][2]
Lyrical Themes and Strategy
[edit]The lyrics of "Dance in the Game" serve as a metaphorical strategy guide for the anime's protagonist, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji. The "Game" in the title refers to the high-stakes social manipulation present in the Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Senior High School.[3]
Usage in Media
[edit]The song was used as the opening theme for the second season of Classroom of the Elite (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e). [4]
Music Video
[edit]The official music video was directed by Tohru Fujimura and produced by HAOKK Inc.[1]
Release History
[edit]The single was released physically and digitally on July 13, 2022, by the Lantis label. The physical release (Catalog No. LACM-24278) included a special "B-side" collaboration with voice actress Maaya Uchida.[5]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dance in the Game" | ZAQ | ZAQ | ZAQ | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Live wo Wasureta Otaku ni Sasageru Oratorio" (feat. Maaya Uchida) | ZAQ | ZAQ | ZAQ | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Dance in the Game" (Off Vocal) | — | ZAQ | ZAQ | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Live wo Wasureta Otaku ni Sasageru Oratorio" (Off Vocal) | — | ZAQ | ZAQ | 3:39 |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from the liner notes.[1]
- ZAQ – Vocals, Piano, Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement
- Maaya Uchida – Guest Vocals (Track 2)
- Tohru Fujimura – Music Video Director
- Takafumi Hoshino – Recording Engineer
- Yasuhiro Shirai – Mixing Engineer
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Dance In The Game / ZAQ". VGMdb. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ "Dance In The Game - ZAQ Song Info". Shazam. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ "Dance in the Game (Classroom of the Elite Opening 2) Lyrics". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2022-05-30). "Classroom of the Elite Anime's 2nd Season Premieres on July 4". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ "ZAQ / Dance In The Game Release Details". Lantis Official Website (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-01-28.